Four ways the Government promised to fix housing since 2019 and what they’ve actually done
Lecturer in Law at King's College London, Chloe , talks us through some of the Conservative Party's attempts at housing policy over the past five years - including ambitious reforms of the leasehold system and the private rented sector.
Election 2024: Prime property sector sees “cause for optimism” in the prospect of a Labour government
'The likelihood of an incoming Labour government no longer feels like a massive threat to prime property markets in London and the country,' says Middleton Advisors.
Only one in four voters believes ‘political parties pay a lot of attention to housing’
A big survey by Zoopla and Ipsos shines a light on what housing policies the public thinks the next government should prioritise.
Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Key housing policies & pledges
Keir Starmer promises a 'wealth creation' drive as his party pledges planning reform, an end to the leasehold regime, and higher taxes for overseas buyers of UK property.
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Winkworth agent acquires two South London office franchises
Charlie Mitchell has taken over the Herne Hill and Streatham offices.
Developer sought for gated former school site in Brook Green
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Grade II listed residence on South Eaton Place comes with a sumptuous interior by design studio Earlcrown.
Abrahmsohn: How a Labour government may affect the property market
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The palpable sense of unease that gripped London's luxury property market in the lead-up to the last election has been noticeably absent this time around, reports Harrods Estates' head of resi.
Hamptons launches international lettings department
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Prime London Property Market Snapshot: Week 26, 2024
While still quieter than in previous years, buying and selling activity in the capital's prime postcodes does not seem to have been massively affected by the imminent General Election.
Grosvenor invests in Europe’s biggest built environment VC fund
This is the UK business's first investment in a venture capital fund.
Buyer demand falls 16% as election & Summer holidays approach
The sales market is moving 'in line with expectations/established seasonal trends', concludes Propertymark after surveying estate agents across the UK.